The heart of the coast, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997. Amalfi dates back to the 4th century AD, when Roman refugees settled here. It reached its apex in 839 AD, when it declared its independence from the Byzantine Duchy of Naples, and became the first Maritime Republic in Italy. For centuries it

This is one of Italy’s smallest municipalities, where just 850 inhabitants live in an area of 0.12 square kilometres. The picturesque village is nestled between the Civita mountains to the east and Mount Aureo to the west, in the valley of the Dragone river, which takes its name from the fire-breathing dragon that, legend has

The village derives its name from cetarius, or tuna. It is home to the last active tuna fishing fleet on the coast. The catch is processed in local family-run artisan workshops. This is a great town for gourmands, with wonderful restaurants. The local speciality, the very particular colatura anchovy sauce, was invented by chance by

Escaping Romans, barbarians at their backs, took refuge in these mountains, and founded the first settlements. Furore has remained, owing to its particular topology, an unassailable stronghold, even during the times of the Saracen raids. The fjord makes for a natural port, where trade flourished, encouraging the growth of the burgeoning paper industry and agriculture:

The town of Maiori boasts the longest beach on the coast. It was the seat of the Customs of the Admiralty. Today, the main street is a pedestrian area and popular shopping destination. The magnificent fortified citadel of San Nicola De Thoro Plano rises up behind the town. The citadel is capable of housing one

Minori isn’t far from Maiori, along the cliff top above the sea. As its name suggests, it is smaller than Maiori, and was a popular destination for Roman patricians from the 1st century AD, as testified by the ancient maritime villa, the only one of its kind along the coast. The Roman villa with its

This small village in the municipality of Scala was the first fortified bulwark in the territory of Amalfi in medieval times. Over the centuries Pontone, the castrum scalelle, became the picturesque village it is today, where the relaxing atmosphere has made it a favoured destination for visitors from near and far. Visit the ruins of

Founded by the Greeks and inhabited by the Romans, Positano followed the destiny of the Amalfi Maritime Republic. It is a favoured destination for actors and artists, from Zeffirelli to Nureyef (who owned the Li Galli islands situated in front of the town), and from De Sica to Sofia Loren. In the 1960s Positano fashion

This small fishing village is situated on the ridge where mount Sant’Angelo a Tre Pizzi leads down to Capo Sottile. It is distinguished by its churches, with their majolica tile decorations, and the scattering of houses cascading down to the sea. The small Marina Di Praia beach is a highlight. A path cuts through the

At 350 m above sea level, where the sea meets the chestnut woods of Scala and Tramonti, this was a favoured destination for the nobles and wealthy merchants of Amalfi seeking repose, along with heads of state, churchmen, intellectuals, artists, poets, writers, and painters seeking inspiration. Ravello was the inspiration for Klingsor’s magic garden from